RESOURCES
ADHD Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment:
Articles
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
ADD vs ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/add-adhd-symptoms-difference/
Books
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed For You by Jenara Nerenberg
Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD or ADHD, Second Edition By Patricia Quinn, MD and Judith Stern
Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell M.D. (Author), John J. Ratey M.D. (Author)
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Maté (Author)
Workbooks
Adults
Understand Your Brain, Get More Done: The ADHD Executive Functions Workbook
https://adultadhdbook.com/executive-functions-book/
Kids
Putting on the Brakes Activity Book for Kids with ADD or ADHD, Second Edition. By Patricia Quinn, MD and Judith Stern, MA
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) by Kelli Miller LCSW MSW
Podcasts
“Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast” https://takecontroladhd.com/the-adhd-podcast
“I have ADHD Podcast” https://ihaveadhd.com/podcast/
Communities
Online
Parents & Caregivers https://healthunlocked.com/adhd-parents
Adult support https://healthunlocked.com/adult-ADHD
ADHD Community (Educating and celebrating the ADHDer in your life) https://www.instagram.com/flexyouradhd/?hl=en
ADHD Community Awareness https://www.instagram.com/adhd_awareness_club/
The Mini ADHD Club (ADHD explained with cute doodles) https://www.instagram.com/the_mini_adhd_coach/
ADHDoers https://www.instagram.com/adhdoers/
ADHDer helping adult ADHDers (Nutritionist) https://www.instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist/
ADHD Understood https://www.instagram.com/adhd_understood/
ADDitude - ADHD Support Group for Adults https://www.facebook.com/groups/additudemag/
Unlocking ADHD Support Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlockingadhdsupportgroup/
ADHD Essentials https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdessentialscommunity/
Triangle Area ADHD Parents https://www.facebook.com/groups/588987874563655/
The ADDiva Network https://www.facebook.com/addivanetwork/
Anger Management, Oppositionality, and Defiance:
Articles
Understanding Anger https://jedfoundation.org/resource/understanding-anger/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xYcP1LtikA9oYw2DVaHBaBTHTIwGjgjXs7eEoe3hYUtVvxgKq7_oI8aAjMgEALw_wcB
Anger, Rage, Aggression https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/anger
Controlling Anger https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162035#controlling-anger
Defiant Behavior: Whats happening in the brain? https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/defiant-behavior-whats-happening-in-the-brain#:~:text=Impaired%20Fear%20and%20Punishment%20Reactivity,don't%20display%20defiant%20behavior.
Books
Kids
What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger. Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity. Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior, Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D. and Christine M. Benton.
Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and Aggressive Behaviors, , Pat Harvey, LCSW-C and Jeanne Penzo, LICSW
Adults
What’s Good About Anger? Fifth Edition (2021) Dealing with RAGE by Book by Lynette J Hoy Lcpc and Ted Griffin
Mindfulness for Anger Management: Transformative Skills for Overcoming Anger and Managing Powerful Emotions Stephen Dansiger PsyD MFT
Good and Angry: REDEEMING ANGER, IRRITATION, COMPLAINING, AND BITTERNESS by David Powlison
Workbook
Kids
What’s Good About Anger? Workbook for Kids by Lynette Hoy
Teens and Parents
What’s Good About Anger? Helping Teens Manage Their Anger: In the Home, School & Community by Lynette Hoy
Adults
The CBT Workbook for Anger Management: Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Understand Your Triggers and Take Charge of Your Emotions by Nixaly Leonardo LCSW
Podcasts
Being Well Podcast: 7 Ways Past Anger https://www.rickhanson.net/being-well-podcast-working-with-anger/
Calm Parenting Podcast by Kirk Martin
The other six podcast: The Anger Danger https://vaughnforest.com/messagearchives/the-anger-danger/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk96lBhDHARIsAEKO4xYU4jtqxFh9yuy4jzYxTjPABUzaUw_A7Tj1O_DSZSKUDlggd3Hm48QaAr9wEALw_wcB
Your Morning Nudge: Breathe & Believe by Kasey Crawford Kellem
Connecting for Kids https://www.connectingforkids.org/anger-defiance18
Let's talk about Mental Health (Anger) https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/2021/04/04/anger/
Neurodiversity Podcast: Episode 92: Oppositional? Defiant? Or Just Misunderstood? https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/home/2021/8/19/episode-92-oppositional-defiant-or-just-misunderstood
Communities
Anger Management Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/angermanagementsupport/
Anger Management & Control https://www.facebook.com/groups/3309446515766316/
Anger Management U https://www.facebook.com/AngerManagementU/
Anger Management Rage Room (Activity) https://www.facebook.com/angermgmtnc/
Anger Management Tips https://www.instagram.com/anger_management_tips/
Anger Therapy w/ Dr. Lyle Becourtney https://www.instagram.com/angertherapy/
Anxiety and OCD:
Articles
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
Anxiety HelpGuide https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/anxiety.htm
Anxiety Disorders & Anxiety Attacks https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-disorders-and-anxiety-attacks.htm
What is Anxiety? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/anxiety
How Anxiety affects Teenagers https://childmind.org/article/signs-of-anxiety-in-teenagers/
OCD
International OCD Foundation (www.ocfoundation.org)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder HelpGuide https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/obssessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.htm
Understanding OCD https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-well/201511/understanding-ocd
What is OCD? (Types & more) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178508#types
Books
Kids
(Anxiety)
What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide To Overcoming Anxiety, Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents, 2nd Edition, Rapee, Wignall, Spense, Cobham, and Lyneham=
What To Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide To Overcoming Problems With Sleep, Dawn Huebner, Ph.D
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD
(OCD)
Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" -- and Parents Say "Way to Go.", John March, M.D., MPH
Practice Being Brave: Owning My OCD by Molly Gambrel
OCDaniel by Wesley King
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD
The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD
Adults
(Anxiety)
Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine
Get Out of Your Head - by Jennie Allen
(OCD)
Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Schwartz
The Man Who Couldn't Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought by David Adam
Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD by Amy Mariaskin, PhD
The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD
Workbooks
Kids
(Anxiety)
Anxiety Relief Workbook for Kids: 40 Mindfulness, CBT, and ACT Activities to Find Peace from Anxiety and Worry (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) by Dr. Agnes Selinger PhD
Anxiety Workbook for Kids: 50+ Fun Mindfulness Activities to Feel Calm, Build Awareness, and Be Your Best Self (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) by Amy Nasamran PhD
(OCD)
Standing Up to OCD Workbook For Kids: 40 Activities to Help Children Stop Unwanted Thoughts, Control Compulsive Behaviors, and Overcome Anxiety by Tyson Reuter
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD (What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series)by Dawn Huebner
Adults
(Anxiety)
The Anti-Anxiety Notebook, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reframe and Reset by Dr. Hod Tamir, PhD
Anxiety Workbook for Adults: Proven Techniques and Exercises to Get Relief from Panic, Phobias and Worries. A Simple and Effective Week-by-Week Plan to Thrive with Adult Anxiety by Tara Wilson
The CBT Workbook for Anxiety: Rewire Your Mind With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques to Promote a Positive Mindset and Overcome Depression (The CBT Workbook for Anxiety and Depression) by Shirley R. Lynn
(OCD)
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jon Hershfield, MFT and Tom Corboy, MFT
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents 1st Edition by Eli R. Lebowitz
The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean Into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus on Recovery by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT
Podcasts
(Anxiety)
The Overwhelmed Brain By Paul Colaianni
The Anxiety Guy By Dennis Simsek
The calmer you By Chloe Brotheridge
Your Social Anxiety Bestie by Sadie Hall
(OCD)
The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova
The AT Parenting Survival Podcast by Natasha Daniels
Purely OCD – Lauren Rosen and Kelley Franke
The OCD Stories – Stuart Ralph
Communities
OCD & Anxiety Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocdanxietycommunity/
OCD & Anxiety Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocdandanxietysupport/
EverythingOCD https://www.facebook.com/EverythingOCD/
AT Parenting Kids with Anxiety & OCD https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATparentinganxiouskids/
OCD North Carolina https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064771083951
Anxiety Support for Children of the Triangle https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnxietySupportforChildren/
Anxiety Support Group https://www.facebook.com/AnxietySupportGroup/
Anxiety Management https://www.instagram.com/anxiety_wellbeing/
OCD Nashville (Evidence-based treatment for OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.) https://www.instagram.com/ocdnashville/?hl=en
Anxiety Positive https://www.instagram.com/anxiety.positive/
Health Anxiety (Mental Health Advocate) https://www.instagram.com/health_anxiety/
Anxiety Toolkit (Anxiety & OCD Specialist) https://www.instagram.com/youranxietytoolkit/
Anxiety Interrupted https://www.instagram.com/anxiety_interrupted/
OCD Excellence https://www.instagram.com/ocdexcellence/
Apps
Calm
Aura Health
Waking up
I am
Pacifica
Autism:
Articles
TEACCH Autism Program (www.teacch.com)
Autism Society (www.autism-society.org)
Autism Society of NC (www.autismsociety-nc.org)
Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org)
HealthyChildren https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/default.aspx
What to know about Autism https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323758#what-is-asd
Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-05-03/mindfulness-approach-helps-ease-the-stress-of-parenting-a-child-with-autism
People With Autism May Feel Pain More Intensely: Study https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-01-31/people-with-autism-may-feel-pain-more-intensely-study
AbilityCentral https://abilitycentral.org/search/node?keys=autism
Books
Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Other ASDs, Chantal Sicile-Kira
The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s, Temple Grandin, Ph.D
Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant
Same But Different by Holly Robinson Peete (Author), RJ Peete (Author), Ryan Elizabeth Peete (Author)
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 3rd Edition: Revised and Updated by Ellen Notbohm
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price PhD
Workbooks
Kids
Autism Activity Book for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises to Build Confidence and Improve Communication Skills by Puja Trivedi Parikh LCSW BCBA
Positive Parenting for Autism: Powerful Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Challenges and Thrive by Victoria Boone MA BCBA
Adults
I Am Autistic: A Workbook (Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, and Interactive Journaling for Understanding Life with Autism by Chanelle Moriah
Adult Autism Workbook & Journal: A workbook for late diagnosed autistic adults by Linda Maria Smith
Podcasts
Autism Parenting Secrets by Len Arcuri and Cass Arcuri
Embracing Autism by Lia & Matt McCabe
Oh, That's just my Autism by Melissa Tacia
The Autism in Black Podcast by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC
Autism in the Adult by Theresa M Regan, Ph.D.
Communities
Autism Awareness Walk https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/run-walks-autism/
Autism Society (Camp Royall) https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/camp-royall/
The color of Autism Foundation Programms https://thecolorofautism.org/programs/
Online Support Group https://www.aane.org/online-forums/
Autism Speaks https://www.facebook.com/autismspeaks/
Autism Inclusivity https://www.facebook.com/groups/autisminclusivity/
Durham County Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.durham/
Autism Society of NC https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismsocietyofnc/
Autism Parents Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismparenting/
Autism-Speech Therapist-Tips https://www.instagram.com/mrsspeechiep/
Autism Supermom https://www.instagram.com/autismsupermoms/
Autism Happy Place https://www.instagram.com/autism_happy_place/
The Autism Helper https://www.instagram.com/theautismhelper/
Autism Speaks https://www.instagram.com/autismspeaks/
Gifted and Talented Students:
Articles
North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented (www.ncagt.org/)
Traits & Characteristics https://www.davidsongifted.org/prospective-families/gifted-traits-and-characteristics/
OpenWindow Gifted Children https://www.openwindowschool.org/gifted-ed-resources/articles-on-gifted-children
American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org/education-career/k12/gifted
How to keep gifted Kids motivated https://giftedguru.com/how-to-keep-gifted-kids-motivated/
Books
Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students (Perspectives from the Field) Author: Joy Lawson Davis, Deb Douglas
Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students 2nd Edition by Christine Fonseca
Parenting Gifted Children 101 1st Edition by Tracy Ford Inman (Author), Jana Kirchner (Author)
The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids: For Ages 10 & Under (Survival Guides for Kids) by Judy Galbraith M.A. (Author)
Workbooks
The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence by Heather Boorman MSW LCSW (Author),
Gifted and Talented Workbook for Kids: 101 Engaging Activities to Nurture Budding Skills and Interests by Rachel Martino MEd (Author)
Podcasts
Our Gifted Kids https://ourgiftedkids.com/podcast/
Rethinking Gifted Education https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-peters-rethinking-gifted-education/id942777522?i=1000437615917
Room With A View https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-with-a-view-hosted-by-vanessa-wood/id1517293367
Perspectives of the Gifted and Talented https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/Perspectives-of-the-Gifted-and-Talented-p2602232/?topicId=213342051
Institute for Educational Advancement https://educationaladvancement.org/blog-podcasts-gifted-learners/
Community
National Association for Gifted Children https://nagc.org/page/community
IEA Event Calendar https://educationaladvancement.org/events/
North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented https://www.facebook.com/NCAGT/
Parents of Gifted & High Ability Children, Teens, and Young Adults https://www.facebook.com/groups/pogtc/
Gifted & Talented Resources https://www.facebook.com/groups/acevirtual/
Center for Talented Youth Parents Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctyparents/
PAGE Gifted Education (Wake County) https://www.facebook.com/wakepage/
Hoagies' Gifted Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoagiesGifted/
Learning Disabilities:
Articles
Learning Disabilities Association of America https://ldaamerica.org/
Disability Awareness https://changingperspectivesnow.org/disability-awareness/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1irg6FUJvFxImDGnqobk4R9kVm4JeUZETLbwwf-PyM1xQoUzendPeRoCUEAQAvD_BwE
Disability is Diversity https://changingperspectivesnow.org/2021/01/22/disability-is-diversity/
Learning Disabilities & Disorders https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/learning-disabilities-and-disorders.htm
Understanding Different Types of learning Disabilities https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/understanding-different-types-of-learning-disabilities
What are Learning Disabilities? https://ldaamerica.org/advocacy/lda-position-papers/what-are-learning-disabilities/
Types of Learning Disabilities https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/
Books
Learning Outside The Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution by Jonathan Mooney (Author), David Cole (Author)
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt (Author)
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)
Learning Disabilities: A to Z: A Complete Guide to Learning Disabilities from Preschool to Adulthood by Corinne Smith (Author)
The ABCs of Learning Disabilities 2nd Edition Editors: Bernice Wong, Lorraine Graham, Maureen Hoskyn, Jeanette Berman
Living with Learning Disabilities and Disorders Author: Peter Kogler
Dyslexia Outside-the-Box: Equipping Dyslexic Kids to Not Just Survive but Thrive by Beth Ellen Nash (Author)
All About Dyspraxia: Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder by Kathy Hoopmann (Author)
The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook: Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions by Sarah Hendrickx (Author)
Workbooks
Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids' - Sharon Grand
The 6 Success Factors for Children with Learning Disabilities: Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids with Learning Disabilities Succeed in School and in Life by Frostig Center (Author)
Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, 2 edition by Darlene Mannix
The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults: Practical Tools to Improve Executive Functioning, Boost Literacy Skills, and Develop Your Unique Strengths by Dr. Gavin Reid
Math Workbook for Kids with Dyscalculia. A resource toolkit book with 100 math activities to help overcome dyslexia with numbers. Black & White Edition. Volume 7 by EasyMathGrowth (Author)
BRAIN TRAINING - Fun Activity Book For Children With Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism, And Related Learning Challenges!: Logic Games, Phonics, ... Critical Thinking and Academic Readiness! by Kezzie Rudd-Walton (Author)
Goodgraphia Green Handwriting Workbook: high quality handwriting activities that support literacy skills by Cici Coco (Author), Molly Macfarlane (Illustrator)
Dysgraphia tools for kids. 100 activities and games to improve writing skills in kids with dysgraphia and dyslexia. Volume 2. 5-7 years. Black & White Edition. by Kristy B. Rogers (Author)
Podcasts
Let’s Talk Learning Disabilities by Laurie and Abbey
The Neurodiversity Podcast by Emily Kircher-Morris
The Executive Function Podcast by Sarah Kesty.
Beautifully Complex by Penny Williams
Community
L'Arche North Carolina https://larchenc.org/
Learning Disabilities Association of NC https://www.facebook.com/LDAofNorthCarolina
Learning Disabilities https://www.facebook.com/groups/113637472035956/
Learning Disabilities Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/268003810028819/
Children with Learning Disabilities https://www.facebook.com/groups/1054582787891813/
Apps
ModMath
MentalUP
Dyslexia Toolbox
Mood Disorders:
Articles
Depression Health Center (www.webmd.com/depression)
Center for Women's Mood Disorders https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/wmd/
Depression Resource for men https://headsupguys.org/
Mood Disorders https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/mood-disorders
What is Depression? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression
Dysthymia https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/dysthymia-a-to-z
What is Bipolar Disorder? https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/bipolar
Mood Disorders Caused by a General Medical Condition https://blackbearrehab.com/mental-health/mood-disorders/medical-condition/
Substance-Induced Mood Disorder https://hhma.org/healthadvisor/aha-subabmd-bha/
Men's Mental Health - What you need to know https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mens-mental-health#helpful-organizations
Movember - Men's Mental Health https://us.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health
Books
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith (Author)
A Spectrum Approach to Mood Disorders: Not Fully Bipolar But Not Unipolar--Practical Management by James Phelps
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn (Author)
The Food Mood Connection by Dr Uma Naidoo (Author)
Women's Moods, Women's Minds: What Every Woman Must Know about Hormones, the Brain, and Emotional Health by Jeanne W. Driscoll, Deborah Sichel, Jeanne Watson Driscoll
I Don't Want to Talk about It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real and Real
Cry Like a Man: Fighting for Freedom from Emotional Incarceration by Jason Wilson (Author), Eshon Burgundy (Foreword)
Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett Ph.D. (Author)
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)
Flooded: A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Regulate Emotions by Allison Edwards (Author)
I Hate You - Don't Leave Me: Third Edition Understanding the Borderline Personality By: Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus
OMG That's Me!: Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and More... by Dave Mowry (Author)
BrainStorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum by Sara Schley (Author)
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think Second Edition by Dennis Greenberger (Author), Christine A. Padesky (Author), Aaron T. Beck (Foreword)
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest (Author), Stacey Glemboski (Narrator), Thought Catalog Books (Publisher)
Workbooks
The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook: Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania, and Anxiety (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Stephanie McMurrich Roberts (Author), Louisa Grandin Sylvia (Author)
The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings by Monica Ramirez Basco (Author)
The Unwanted Thoughts and Intense Emotions Workbook: CBT and DBT Skills to Break the Cycle of Intrusive Thoughts and Emotional Overwhelm by Jon Hershfield MFT (Author), Blaise Aguirre MD (Author)
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids: CBT Exercises and Coping Strategies to Help Children Handle Anxiety, Stress, and Other Strong Emotions by Jenna Berman (Author)
The Shadow Work Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Integrate Your Shadow Self, Release Emotional Blocks and Heal Your Inner Child by Rachel Porter (Author)
Mental Health Workbook: 6 Books in 1: The Attachment Theory, Abandonment Anxiety, Depression in Relationships, Addiction, Complex PTSD, Trauma, CBT Therapy, EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy by Emily Attached (Author), Marzia Fernandez (Author), Gino Mackesy (Author)
The Depression Workbook for Teens: Tools to Improve Your Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Stay Motivated by Katie Hurley LCSW (Author)
Workbook: The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest: Transforming Self Sabotage into Self Mastery (Companion Guides) by Alice Moore (Author), Liam Daniels (Author)
Podcasts
talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast by Crest BD
The Bipolar Battle by John Poehler
Mental Illness Happy Hour by Paul Gilmartin
The Science & Treatment of BD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_OazsImOiI
Yeah No, I’m Not OK by LAist Studios
The Hilarious World of Depression by American Public Media
The SelfWork Podcast by Margaret Robinson Rutherford PhD
Tell Me What You're Proud Of with Dr. Maggie Perry by Dr Maggie Perry
Community
The Face it Foundation https://www.faceitfoundation.org/
Meetings & Support Groups NC https://www.partnersbhm.org/meetings-support-groups-communities/
Mood Disorder Support Group https://mdsg.org/
Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Group https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Mood Disorders Society https://www.instagram.com/mooddisorderssocietycanada/
Positive & Motivational Quotes https://www.instagram.com/thegoodquote/
Think Positive https://www.instagram.com/_think_positive__/
Positive Vibes Quotes https://www.instagram.com/positivevibesquotes/
Positive Minds https://www.instagram.com/thepositiveminds/
I Am Affirmations https://www.instagram.com/iam.affirmations/
Bipolar Explained - Bipolar advocate https://www.instagram.com/bipolarexplained/
This is Bipolar https://www.instagram.com/this.is.bipolar/
Reality of Bipolar Disorder https://www.instagram.com/realitybipolardisorder/
Support Group for Loved Ones of People living with BD https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232792536949136/
Families with Mental Illness Support Group https://www.facebook.com/FamilieswithMISupport/
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance https://www.facebook.com/DBSAlliance/
Bipolar Disorder Support https://www.facebook.com/BipolarsUnite/
Support for Parents of Children with BD and Mood Disorders, NC https://www.facebook.com/kristenlynnmcclure/
Mood Treatment Center https://www.facebook.com/moodtreatmentcenter/
Apps
eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker (Easy Mood Tracking & Reports)
Moodfit
MindShift CBT
Pacifica
I am
Waking up
Prematurity and Developmental Delays:
Articles
Coping with stress in the NICU https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu/coping-stress-nicu
Premature Babies: Development Concern https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/premature-babies-sick-babies/development/premature-development-concerns
Emotionally Dealing with the Premature Birth of Your Baby https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/premature-delivery-emotions/#:~:text=Helpful%20tips%20for%20coping%3A&text=Allow%20others%20to%20spend%20time,and%20chart%20your%20baby's%20progress
How Music Therapy Benefits Premature Babies https://pathways.org/music-to-their-ears-how-music-therapy-benefits-premature-babies-in-the-nicu/
Books
The Preemie Primer: A Complete Guide for Parents of Premature Babies--from Birth through the Toddler Years and Beyond by Jennifer Gunter
Music Therapy with Premature Infants: Research and Developmental Interventions 2nd Edition by Jayne M. Standley (Author), Darcy Walworth (Author)
Everything's Going To Be Okay: How To Nurture Yourself During a Storm by Chava Floryn (Author)
Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby’s Premature Birth, Lisa McDermott-Perez
Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey, Deborah L. Davis, Ph.D. and Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D.
Newborn Intensive Care: What Every Parent Needs to Know, 3rd Edition, Jeanette Zaichkin, RN, MN, NNP-BC
Workbooks
The Worry Relief Workbook: Practical Strategies to Reduce Stress, Calm Fears, and Manage Negative Thoughts by Jane Teixeira LMFT (Author)
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl PhD (Author), Elisha Goldstein PhD (Author)
The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety: The 8-Week Solution to Help You Manage Anxiety, Worry & Stress by Tanya J. Peterson MS NCC (Author)
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Martha Davis PhD (Author), Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman MSW (Author), Matthew McKay PhD (Author)
Community
Virtual Support Group for NICU Parents https://handtohold.org/nicu-family-support/nicu-support-groups/
https://handtohold.org/resources/hand-to-holds-mobile-app-online-nicu-community/
Preemiehood https://www.facebook.com/preemiehood/
Premature Baby Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/418482079922958/
Children with Developmental Delays https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChildrenWthDevDelays/
Preemiehood https://www.instagram.com/preemiehood/?hl=en
Dear NICU Mama https://www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/?hl=en
Apps
Waking up
Calm
Pacifica
HandtoHold
Information about Early Kindergarten Entry and Testing:
Wake County Public Schools: (www.wcpss.net/Page/186))
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/enrollment/early-entrance-to-kindergarten)
Orange County Public Schools https://www.orangecountyfirst.com/domain/418
North Carolina Early Entry to Kindergarten Process https://www.cmsk12.org/cms/lib/NC50000755/Centricity//Domain/343/NC%20Early%20Entry%20to%20Kindergarten%20Process.pdf
Early K Testing NC https://www.carolinapsychologycenter.com/early-k-testing
Information about Local Public Schools:
Wake County Public Schools (www.wcpss.net)
Durham County Public Schools www.dpsnc.net)
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (www2.chccs.k12.nc.us)
Orange County Public Schools (www.orange.k12.nc.us)
Chatham County Public Schools (www.chatham.k12.nc.us)
Information about Childhood Cancer and Chronic Illness:
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer https://curesearch.org/)
National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education)
American Childhood Cancer Organization https://candle.org/)
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital http://www.stjude.org/)
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. http://www.sicklecelldisease.org/)
Cerebral Palsy Support (https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/)
Cystic Fibrosis Support (https://www.cff.org/)
Chronic Illness Articles
Cleveland Clinic - Chronic Illness https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4062-chronic-illness
10 Steps for Coping with a Chronic Condition https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/10-steps-for-coping-with-a-chronic-condition#:~:text=With%20no%20%22cure%22%20in%20sight,coping%20with%20a%20chronic%20condition.
Chronic Illness Information https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/chronic-illness
Childhood Cancer Articles
Childhood Cancer Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24960-childhood-cancer
Childhood Cancer for Parents https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cancer.html
How a Child Understands Cancer https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/talking-with-family-and-friends/how-child-understands-cancer
Reactions & Emotions to Childhood Cancer https://www.cancervic.org.au/cancer-information/children-teens-and-young-adults/reactions-and-emotions-to-childhood-cancer
Alex's Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer Families https://www.alexslemonade.org/childhood-cancer/for-families#info
Books
Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families Friends & Caregivers, Nancy Keene
Educating the Child with Cancer, Edited by Nancy Keene
Shelter from the Storm: Caring for a Child with a Life-Threatening Condition, Joanne Hilden, M.D. and Daniel R. Tobin, M.D.
Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future, Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie and Kathy Ruccione
How Do We Tell the Children? A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies, Dan Schaefer and Christine Lyons
Living With Childhood Cancer: A Practical Guide to Help Families Cope, Leigh A. Woznick and Carol D. Goodheart, Ed.D.
Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying, Second Edition, Joyce C. Mills, Ph.D.
Little Tree: A Story for Children With Serious Medical Problems, Second Edition. Joyce C Mills, Ph.D.
Harry Goes To The Hospital: A Story For Children About What It's Like To Be In The Hospital, Howard J. Bennett, MD
What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us: Who We Become After Tragedy and Trauma by Mike Mariani (Author)
Workbooks
The Chronic Illness Workbook: Strategies and Solutions for Taking Back Your Life by Patricia A Fennell (Author)
When Your Child Has a Chronic Medical Illness: A Guide for the Parenting Journey (APA LifeTools Series) by Frank J. Sileo PhD (Author), Carol S. Potter MFT (Author)
Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Anger by Janine Halloran (Author)
Podcasts
Leukemia & Lymphoma https://www.lls.org/article/hcp-podcast
The Lasting Effects of Childhood Cancer https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/143
Understanding Childhood Cancer With Dr Geoff
Helping Kids Cope with Cancer https://www.cancer.net/blog/2021-01/helping-kids-cope-with-cancer-%E2%80%9Cyour-stories%E2%80%9D-podcast
The Real Life Show: Living with a Chronic Illness with Cassie Da'Luz Vieira and Chelsea Sondergard
The Chronic Illness Therapist with Destiny
Community
Support Group & Services NC http://www.themondaylife.org/support-groups-services-for-pediatric-cancer-nc
Childhood Cancer Communities https://childhoodcancercommunity.org/
Online Support Group https://www.alexslemonade.org/childhood-cancer/guides/childhood-leukemia/appendix-c-books-websites-and-support-groups/online
Cancer Support Group https://www.rexhealth.com/rh/care-treatment/cancer/support-services/support-groups/
Chronic Illness Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicillnessescommunity/
The Things We Don't Say https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnesstruths/
How to Thrive with Chronich Illness & Limited Energy https://www.facebook.com/groups/2521920814702414/
Kids of Childhood Cancer https://www.facebook.com/KidsOfChildhoodCancer/
Triangle Childhood Cancer Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/triangle.peds.cancer/
Childhood Cancer Awareness https://www.facebook.com/childhoodcancerawareness/
The Cancer Patient https://www.instagram.com/thecancerpatient/?hl=en
Cancer Advocacy https://www.instagram.com/ohyouresotough/?hl=en
Chronic Illness Community https://www.instagram.com/chronicallygood/
Chronic Illness & Disability https://www.instagram.com/the_chronic_notebook/?hl=en
Information about Trauma/Coping with Disasters:
Articles
Disaster Trauma TCBH https://www.trianglecbh.com/resources/disastertrauma
Coping Tips for Traumatic Events & Disasters https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/coping-tips
Coping After Disaster https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/coping-after-disaster-trauma
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp
Emotional & Psychological Trauma https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm
Understanding Child Trauma https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma
How to Cope with Natural Disasters https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-natural-disasters-2797570
Benefits of PTSD Group Therapy https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-group-therapy-for-ptsd-2797656
Reassuring Preschoolers During a Time of War: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/preschool-war
Helping Teens Move Beyond the Fears that Time of War Brings: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/teen-war
School Shootings
How to manage your emotions and talk with children about the shooting http://www.apa.org/topics/violence/school-shooting.aspx
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/aftermath.aspx
Managing your distress in the aftermath of a shooting http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/mass-shooting.aspx
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA12-4732/SMA12-4732.pdf
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry- resources for families about trauma and disaster http://www.aacap.org/
Disaster Distress Helpline http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/
Helpful Hints for School Emergency Management: Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Students and Teachers: Listen, Protect, Connect – Model & Teach http://rems.ed.gov/docs/HH_Vol3Issue3.pdf
Listen, Protect, Connect – Model and Teach Psychological First Aid for Teacher and Students http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/PFA_SchoolCrisis.pdf
Books
The Invisible Machine: The Startling Truth About Trauma and the Scientific Breakthrough That Can Transform Your Life by Eugene Lipov MD (Author), Jamie Mustard (Author), Holly Lorincz
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. (Author)
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz Ph.D. (Author)
What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us: Who We Become After Tragedy and Trauma by Mike Mariani (Author)
Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong: And Other Things You Need to Know to Take Back Your Life by MaryCatherine McDonald (Author)
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why by Laurence Gonzales (Author)
Workbooks
Workbook Practical: How To Do The Work: The Handbook on Holistic Healing: A Guide to Dr. Nicole LePera's Book: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Genie Reads (Author)
A Practical Workbook for The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Jane Fenn (Author)
Workbook For What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing by Winlos Publishers (Author)
The Shadow Work Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Integrate Your Shadow Self, Release Emotional Blocks and Heal Your Inner Child by Rachel Porter (Author)
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn
The After-Trauma Notebook
Written Exposure Therapy to Process, Release, and Heal by Dr. Jessica Yu, PhD
Podcasts
The Healing Trauma Podcast with Monique Koven
HOW MY PARENTS RAISED ME with Dawn Chitty
The Inner Child Podcast with Gloria Zhang
CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized M***********s CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
Community
Trauma & PTSD Support https://www.facebook.com/groups/PTSD.HopeRecovery/
Abuse & Trauma Survivors Support Group for Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/727271394023767/
Trauma Thrivers https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumathrivers/
Trauma Free World https://www.facebook.com/traumafreeworld/
Trauma Aware Care https://www.instagram.com/traumaawarecare/?hl=en
Community for Complex Trauma Survivors https://www.instagram.com/healing.and.cptsd/?hl=en
Trauma & Mental Health Report https://www.instagram.com/trauma.mentalhealth.report/?hl=en
Brown Girl Trauma https://www.instagram.com/browngirltrauma/?hl=en
Information about Postpartum Support:
Articles
Postpartum Support International http://www.postpartum.net/)
Postpartum Depression https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression
Postpartum Dangers (Recognize & Seek Treatment) https://www.nytimes.com/article/postpartum-depression.html
Let's Talk About It https://www.geisinger.org/health-and-wellness/wellness-articles/2020/03/09/15/25/lets-talk-about-it-postpartum-depression
Books
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #MOMLife, and Finding Strength Amid the Chaos by Caitlin Slavens (Author), Chelsea Bodie (Author)
Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression, Brooke Shields
This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen R. Kleiman (Author), Valerie Davis Raskin MD (Author)
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman (Author), Molly McIntyre
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou (Author), Amely Greeven (Author), Marisa Belger (Author)
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for living with Postpartum Depression by Karen R. Kleiman (Author)
The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy for Mothers of Newborns, Toddlers, and Young Children by Dr. Oscar Serrallach (Author)
Workbooks
The Postpartum Depression Workbook: Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts, Calm Stress, and Improve Your Mood by Abigail Burd (Author)
The Postpartum Depression Journal: Prompts and Exercises for Reflection, Healing, and Self-Care by Rachel Rabinor (Author)
The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions by Kevin Gyoerkoe PsyD (Author), Laura Miller MD (Foreword), Pamela Wiegartz PhD (Author)
Podcasts
Postpartum https://postpartum.org/podcast/
Mom and Mind with Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
Momwell with Erica Djossa
The Motherly Podcast by Motherly
Community
Smart Patients Community & Support https://www.smartpatients.com/communities/postpartum
Supporting early Parenting https://www.mindbodybabync.org/home
Hello Postpartum https://www.instagram.com/hellopostpartum/?hl=en
Postpartum https://www.instagram.com/postpartum/?hl=en
Motherhood Understood https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodunderstood/?hl=en
Postpartum Mamas https://www.instagram.com/postpartummamas/?hl=en
Postpartum Support Network https://www.instagram.com/psnafrica/?hl=en
Postpartum Support International https://www.facebook.com/groups/25960478598/
Postpartum Support International - NC https://www.facebook.com/PSINorthCarolina/
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/maternalmhmatterssupportgroup/
Postpartum Progress https://www.facebook.com/PostpartumProgress/
The Postpartum Circle https://www.facebook.com/groups/postpartumcircle/
Information about Addiction:
Articles
Alcoholism & Alcohol Abuse https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/alcoholism-and-alcohol-abuse.htm
Understanding Addiction https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/how-addiction-hijacks-the-brain.htm
Opioid Addiction https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/opioid-addiction.htm
Compulsive Gambling & Anxiety https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/compulsive-gambling-and-anxiety.htm
Self-Medicating https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/self-medicating.htm
Gambling Problems & Addiction https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling.htm
Smartphone & Internet Addiction https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/smartphone-addiction.htm
Binge Drinking https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/binge-drinking.htm
How to quit smoking https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/how-to-quit-smoking.htm
Vaping https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/vaping.htm
Women & Alcohol https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/women-and-alcohol.htm
Drug Abuse & Addiction https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/drug-abuse-and-addiction.htm
Books
Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma by Dr. Charles Smith (Author), Dr. Jason Hunt (Author)
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions Russell Brand (Author, Narrator)
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change: A Guide for Families by Jeffrey Foote (Author), Carrie Wilkens (Author), Nicole Kosanke (Author), Stephanie Higgs (Author)
Workbooks
The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook: Changing Addictive Behaviors Using CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing Techniques (New Harbinger Self-help Workbooks) by Suzette Glasner-Edwards PhD (Author), Richard A Rawson PhD (Foreword)
The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger That Trigger Addictive Behaviors by Rebecca E. Williams PhD (Author), Julie S. Kraft MA LMFT (Author)
The Addiction Recovery Workbook: Essential Skills to Overcome Any Addiction and Prevent Relapse (Mental Wellness) by Linda Hill (Author)
Podcast
Healing Choices: Conversations on Addiction and Recovery https://www.councilonrecovery.org/podcast_sub/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_aemBhBLEiwAT98FMsqNMl1_4PwKOWy0KlDO4q0_jdC_gPzkEpk29E7ZHeTVTK93DOgqVBoCOCAQAvD_BwE
Soberful by Veronica Valli and Chip Somers
The Addicted Mind Podcast by Duane Osterlind, LMFT
The Naked Mind by Annie Grace
ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast by Brian Hatch
The High of the Buy (aka Shopping Addiction) Bad With Money, with Gabe Dunn
Community & Support Group
AA North Carolina (UNC) https://aanc33.org/meetings/big-book-sister-circle/
AA & NA (in-person Charlotte, NC & virtual groups) https://www.anuvia.org/treatments/support-groups/
Family Support Group https://www.rcnc.org/programs-services/family-ally-support-group.html
Gamblers Anonymous ( Virtual Meetings NC) https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/virtual-meetings
Gamblers Anonymous (In-Person NC) https://gamblersanonymous.org/ga/locations/state/table/NC/na/na/na/na/10?#gmap-nodemap-gmap0
Debtors Anonymous https://debtorsanonymous.org/meetings/?tsml-day=any&tsml-region=north-carolina
Nicotine Anonymous https://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting
AI-Anon https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/
Information about Menopause:
Articles
National women's Health Network https://nwhn.org/tag/menopause/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7J2mMz2pAuNoiBjKcVJOxrF2IqtnwQXO-2oE_AwAMfX9xOWqT4p3MYaAtFXEALw_wcB
Introduction to Menopause https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/introduction-to-menopause
How Menopausal Women can Optimize their Hormone Production https://drmindypelz.com/how-menopausal-women-can-optimize-their-hormone-production-on-the-ketogenic-diet/
Breaking Down The Hormonal Transition of Menopause https://drmindypelz.com/ep97/
Lifestyle Steps to Heal your Menopausal Brain https://drmindypelz.com/ep173/
Books
The Menopause Reset: Get Rid of Your Symptoms and Feel Like Your Younger Self Again by Dr. Mindy Pelz (Author)
The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunter (Author)
Mind Over Menopause: Lose Weight, Love Your Body, and Embrace Life After 50 with a Powerful New Mindset by Pahla Bowers (Author)
Good Fat is Good for Women: Menopause by Elizabeth Bright (Author)
The Essential Oils Menopause Solution: Alleviate Your Symptoms and Reclaim Your Energy, Sleep, Sex Drive, and Metabolism by Mariza Snyder (Author)
Workbooks
Workbook For The Menopause Reset: (A Guide To Dr. Mindy Pelz's Book) Get Rid of Your Symptoms and Feel Like Your Younger Self Again by Daniel Prints (Author)
The Mindful Menopause Workbook: Daily Practices by Francesca Dupraz-Brossard (Author)
Podcasts
Resetter Podcast https://drmindypelz.com/resetter-podcast/
The Happy Menopause with Jackie Lynch - Nutritionist & Author
Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely - Discussions on women's health, the peaceful passage of menopause, peri-menopause and hormonal balance for all women.
The Dr Louise Newson Podcast by Dr Louise Newson
Community
Support Network https://healthtalk.org/menopause/support-networks-for-menopausal-women
Peanut Menopause https://www.peanut-app.io/blog/peanut-menopause
Menopause Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/439232282854798/
Menopause Chicks https://www.facebook.com/groups/MenopauseChicks/
Menopause Support & Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/292700558644405/
Menopause Support & Straight-Talk https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourkindra/
Menopause over Martinis https://www.facebook.com/menopauseovermartinis
Let's Talk Menopause https://www.instagram.com/letstalkmenopause/?hl=en
The Menopause Room https://www.instagram.com/themenopauseroom/?hl=en
Menopause & Perimenopause https://www.instagram.com/ohhelloperry/?hl=en
Live Better With Menopausehttps://www.instagram.com/livebetterwithmenopause/?hl=en
Menopause Chicks https://www.instagram.com/menopausechicks/?hl=en
General Information about Parenting, Development, and Health:
Websites
American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families www.zerotothree.org
Healthy Children www.healthychildren.org
Cerebral Palsy Outreach www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
Articles
Parenting Matters https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/features/parenting-matters.html
The Power of Positive Parenting https://health.ucdavis.edu/children/patient-education/Positive-Parenting
Parenting Guide for Healthy Child Development https://cmcfresno.com/parenting-guide-for-healthy-child-development/
Child Development & Milestones https://www.webmd.com/parenting/health-parenting-development
Understanding Children's Developmental Stages https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/understanding/
Books
Your Baby and Child, From Birth to age Five, Penelope Leach
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age Five, American Academy of Pediatrics, Steven P. Shevlov MD, ed
The Wonder Years: Helping Your Baby and Young Child Successfully Negotiate the Major Developmental Milestones. American Academy of Pediatrics and Tanya Remer Altmann
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, Becky Bailey, Ph.D.
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)
The Simplest Baby Book in the World: The Illustrated, Grab-and-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby by Stephen Gross (Author), Jeremy F. Shapiro (Contributor), Gabriella Terhes Karlsson (Contributor)
Workbooks
Parenting Today's Teens https://parentingtodaysteens.org/free-resources/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSVcZQeqOXFl8SoU7U2Lcb4p-Z5M-d0mbDgQe0U1TQQTNDH3g0Ee9EMaAqaZEALw_wcB
Parent with Confidence https://connectedfamilies.org/resources/consequences-for-kids/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSWAR41VRhcbaP_J95DjdNQoBLOoeMP6FRNmwUKH0Kz3er-jUEk2XGAaAogPEALw_wcB
Parenting and Child Development Workbook https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/526247?Parenting-and-Child-Development-Workbook
The Positive Parenting Workbook: An Interactive Guide for Strengthening Emotional Connection (The Positive Parent Series) by Rebecca Eanes (Author)
Podcasts
Parenting In Today's World https://vaughnforest.com/messagearchives/parenting-in-today-s-world/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiIOmBhDjARIsAP6YhSXfVem3J9qSeEU4YmGsXPZ_fpgltq4ykFj0gHt7OobJRzTASkhrbJMaAq6jEALw_wcB
Parenting Beyond Discipline with Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist
Parenting Refreshed https://www.unicef.org/parenting/podcast/parenting-refreshed
Unruffled by Janet Lansbury
General Information about Psychological Disorders and Treatment
American Psychological Association (www.apa.org)
American Psychiatric Association (www.psych.org)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (www.aacap.org)
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (www.abct.org)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (www.aamft.org)
National Institute of Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org)
PsychCentral (www.psychcentral.com)
Other:
(Recommended Podcasts)
The Resetter Podcast by Dr. Mindy Pelz
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
Huberman Lab with Dr. Andrew Huberman
Lex Fridman Podcast with Lex Fridman
Ted Talks Daily
Meditation Life Skill Podcast
Meditation Life Skills with Don Weyant B. Msc.
The Psychology of your 20s with Jemma Sbeg
(Recommended Books)
The Mountain Is You by Brianna Weist
Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD by Amy Mariaskin, PhD
The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty
Attached by Amir Levine
8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD and Deepak Chopra
The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra
The 4 hour workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Fast like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
The Diary of a CEO: 33 Laws of of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett